Newly released information from the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) 2026 includes plans to restart the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said in a June 3 bulletin. AAHomecare said the information was included in the HHS Budget in Brief document that discusses the department’s…
AAHomecare: HHS 2026 Plans Include Resuming Medicare Competitive Bidding Program
ITEM Coalition Sends 75/25 Reimbursement Rate Letter to Congressional Leaders
More than 30 advocacy organizations urged Congress to improve funding rates for home medical equipment.
The ITEM Coalition has sent a letter to Congressional leaders to urge their support for the reinstatement of the Medicare 75/25 blended reimbursement rate for home medical equipment. In a Dec. 2 letter, the ITEM Coalition noted that the expiration of the 75/25 reimbursement rate in January has hurt patient access to durable medical equipment…